We are the largest comprehensive, fully accredited university in the Kansas City area. Our faculty are leaders in their fields and they're within reach. Our 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio means professors know their students' names and take mentorship seriously.
Our students come from all 50 states and 85+ countries, enriching our community with diverse perspectives. And with more than 125 academic areas, our students have a lot of opportunities to explore on their way to discovering and creating their perfect career.
UMKC got its start in 1930 with a gift from William Volker, a man fondly remembered for his generosity. His purchase of 40 acres just south of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art became the UMKC Volker campus.
Six years later, 80 students became the first graduating class at UMKC. Now, we host more than a dozen commencement ceremonies each year to accommodate all of our graduates. Our history is one of partnerships and progress, expansion and education.
UMKC students are always looking to what's next, and so is our university. UMKC has an ambitious vision for the future. We hope you'll join us as we work to become the best university we possibly can.
UMKC Trustees are Kansas City business, civic and philanthropic leaders who advocate on the university's behalf, provide community feedback and forge partnerships to help the university achieve its strategic priorities and financial objectives.
The original home of the University of Kansas City (now UMKC), Volker Campus is named after William Volker, a wealthy businessman and philanthropist who donated a mansion (now Scofield Hall) and 40 acres of land to the University of Kansas City.
Located just south of the Country Club Plaza, Volker Campus is home to Swinney Recreation Center, Durwood Stadium, the Student Union, Atterbury Student Success Center, two residence halls and other student resources.
Our Health Sciences Campus includes the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Nursing and Health Studies, which are located in an area known as Hospital Hill. This UMKC Campus formed a partnership with area institutions like Truman Medical Centers, Childrens Mercy and the Kansas City, Missouri Health Department to form the UMKC Health Sciences District, a collaboration of university and public entities to address health issues in our region.